The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-08-31

JOSEPH BROWN, working With. w. Wells
on RoSenberg'S store. went to his mother +
near Lebanon last Monday night, drew his
knife on his stcp-father: cutting him In the
arm and lower part OF the stomach. He was
arrested yesterday morning and carried be-
fore Trial Justice Gilbert for preliminary eX-
animation. His defence Is that his step
father was cruelty thrashing his sister with
whip; that he struck his sister several heavy
blows, some OF which struck an infant In her
arms. Joe says he interfcrcd to stop 1t, when
his step-ftther turned on him, and struck
him heavy blow with tie butt end OF the
whip on the shoulder. He then drew his
knife. 1t Is not known whether the wounds
are dangerous.
REV. DR. LATHAM, of Due West, was in
town yesterday ne is IN ola hi Tsi iT,ehawthe
real pleasure. The Doctor is IL most usefu'
member of the Associate Reformed church.
AS author and teacher, he has done great
work. AS u citizen. he has given an example
which is worthy OF all imitation. AS Chris
tian, he has been faithful follower OF the
Great EXemplar. Pure in heart, he has labor
ed during all the years Of his life for the bene-
fit Of mankind.
RICHMOND FRASER, colored, who has been
studying for the ministry, has been sick for
several weeks Of what his physicians pro-
nouuced fever. Two weeks ago he had chilly
sensations when unnatural feelings were had
in one Of his feet. Gangrene followed and
the leg was amputated last Monday below the
knee. Operation by DR.. Hill. assisted by prs.
Neuffer. Mabry aud Frank DuPre. The -
tient is suffering from blood poisoning.
THE rolling of the Presbyterian parsonage
was continued until Monday evening. when
alter moving IL fifteen inches roller or some
thing OF the sort broke and the work has been
suspended until the necessary repairs can be
made. The building has been moved about
thi-ty-five feet, and 1t is to be moved about
twenty feet further. So far the job has been
successfully done.
Mr.. c. FRANK LEE, OF Due West, had pick
al five holn nFr nttn last Cot In. n
can beat this? Mr.. Lee is one Of the best and
most energetic farmers in Abbeville county.
Even Mr.. Parker yields the palm to Mr.. Lee
in the early cotton, but he will walt for the
count out Mr. Parker * ahead on whip
poorwill peas. He has already gathered twcn-
ty bushels, with plenty more in the field.
THE farmers Of Bordeaux, Calhoun, and
Magnolia townships are requested 20 meet nj
Mt. Carmel on the first Saturday In Scpteul-
Der at twelve o'clock, 10 take such steps as
will prevent the traffic in seed cotton. The
merchants co-operated fully with the farmers
last year In this movement and II Is thought
they do so again this year.
Col. E. B. GARY, after an absence in the
Summer resorts, comes back rested and ready
and willing to serve his clients. He has i'm
proved in health, and vii! apply himself to
the law with renewed energy.
MEssRs. SAssARD l. BOWIE mean business
They wi II keep nice goods, and propose 10 sell
them low down for cash. They are most ex
cellent and thoroughly reliable merchants
WHO VIII treat every customer IN the pesl
manner.
THE preparation for a Queen Esther Can
tlta Is progressing finely. The heather are
invited to read the book OF Esther, being n
portion OF the Bible, that they may learn all
about the beautiful queen.
Mr.. GUS WATKINS Is the cheapest painter
on the continent. II you don't believe IL, call
at the Press dnd Banner office, and see the
work which he has just flushed and learn
what he charged for II.
mountains. He went for pleasure, and d d'dn't
stay long: His welcome back was most
hearty. He was never looking better.
Mr.. MASON DUPRE will hereafter be found
at Mr.. Cannon's store, where he will be
pleased TO see his friends when wanting
ary goods in Mr.. Cannon's line.
THE Piedmont Institute at Pickens is advcr-
tised for sale on next Sale Day, under fore
closure Of mortgage given by John K. Riley
and William VI. McCaslan.
MEssEs. ALLEN HASKELL and Lewis Has
kell come home last week to see their mother
in her Illness. Mr.. Allen Haskell returned 10
Birmingham yesterday,
THE Literary Club met ut General Bon
hams last Friday night: Mr.. Lee read the
essay which will be published in these col
umns next week.
Miss LILLIAN HEARST and Miss Belle
Neel have gone to Alabama with their cousin
Miss Annie Hearst who has been here some
time on Il visit.
MCNJoWA IN Drought Win MIN q line
horse from White Sulphur Springs. He is
quite sure that 1T has not Blue Dicks fail.
ing.
Miss JENNIE IEIGLER will leave for Will
lamston next saturday, where she will spend
u term at the WILLIAMSON Female College.
WE have been requested to state that Nine
ty-SiX Is especially invited to bring her fine
stock to the Colt Show on next Sale Day.
THE meeting will begin on Saturday before
the first Sunday in Septeniber at Shiloh, to
be conducted by Rev. Thos. H. Leitch.
Mr.. II. G. plScKSEY, of Charleston. was
in town one day last week. He came from
Charleston to see his sick son.
MEssRs. GEORGE MILLER and VILLA Mil
Ter, Of Anderson, are on visit to their grand
mother, Mrs. II. Z. Miller.
Mr.. JOHN W. McC@LLoUGII, from the Sol.
dicr's Home in Richmond, is OH short visit
to his old home.
DR.. MABRY was sick yesterday, but he
thinks he will be we'll to-day. Physician,
heal thyseif
Mr. JONES +. MILLER has moved into his
elegant new home. Long may he live to ell
Joy it.
MRS JosRpu \. PRESLEY of Due West,
came 10 town yesterday with DR.. Latham.
MEssRS. a. NJ. HILL & Sons are hauling
the brick for the Presbyterian church.
Miss MATTE CATER and Miss Rebecca Ca
er are OIL on weeks visit to Monterey.
THE Social and Literary Club will meet at
Capt. Perrin S next ffluay nlSnl.
Miss JULIA ZrIGLER has returned from an
extended visit to Greenviie.
MIR. RICHARD HILL Is on his feet again.
He has had spell OF fever.
IT Is said that Rev. Mr.. Leitch will 80 to
Shiloh next Saturday.
Mrs. ADGER CALHOUN will leave for Lou.
isiann In few days.
Mrs JOHN F.. ALLEN Of Anderson is visit
Ing Mrs. Bonham.
This is the anniversary of the great earth
quake.